Juan Manuel Sánchez Miño (born 1 January 1990) is an Argentine professional

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who plays as a

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or winger. He holds an

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Career

Boca Juniors

Sánchez Miño began his playing career in 2004, when he arrived as a teenager in the youth sector of

Boca Juniors Club Atlético Boca Juniors () is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Boca, a neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. The club is best known for its men's professional Association football, football team which, since its promotion in 1913 ...

. He made his official debut for the Xeneizes in 2010 against

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.Profile at Boca Juniors
It was not until 2012 when, entering often as a substitute, he gained recognition during a very good season that included his first goal in the local league, against

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, and three goals at the

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: against

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, against

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on 11 April, and against

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on 14 June in the semifinal.

Torino

He took part in Torino's pre-season retreat in July 2014, however, his signing was delayed following problems over the players passport, with Torino having already filled their non-EU squad quota. This was resolved, as he received an

in August, through a confirmed Italian ancestry in

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, a

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n region of southern Italy. On 9 August 2014 Torino officially announced they had signed Sánchez Miño for an undisclosed fee from Boca Juniors. He debuted in Serie A on 1 September 2014 in Torino-Inter Milan, Inter, 0–0.

Elche

On 15 September 2020, Sánchez Miño joined La Liga newcomers Elche CF. On 1 February 2021, Elche and Sánchez parted-ways, making Sánchez Miño a free-agent.

Estudiantes de La Plata

On 17 February 2021, Sánchez Miño returned to Argentina and signed with Argentine Primera División side Estudiantes de La Plata.

Colón

In January 2022, Sánchez moved to fellow league club Club Atlético Colón, Colón on a deal until the end of 2023.

Tigre

In May 2024, Sánchez terminated his contract with Club Atlético Tigre, Tigre.

Style of play

He can play as a

or a left-sided winger (football), winger. He combines good pace with the ability to move into channels, as well as a strong left foot.

Career statistics

Club

''Updated 1 January 2015''. ¹Continental competitions include the Copa Libertadores, the Copa Sudamericana and the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Cup / UEFA Europa League

References

External links

Goal Profile
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sanchez Mino, Juan 1990 births Living people Copa Sudamericana–winning players Argentine men's footballers Argentine expatriate men's footballers Men's association football defenders Men's association football wingers Boca Juniors footballers Torino FC players Estudiantes de La Plata footballers Cruzeiro Esporte Clube players Club Atlético Independiente footballers Elche CF players Club Atlético Colón footballers Club Atlético Tigre footballers Argentine Primera División players Serie A players Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players La Liga players Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Italy Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Brazil Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Spain Expatriate men's footballers in Italy Expatriate men's footballers in Brazil Expatriate men's footballers in Spain Footballers from Buenos Aires 21st-century Argentine sportsmen